adj
quirky
KWUR-kee
adj
1
Unusual or eccentric in an appealing, offbeat way.
"The café had a quirky decor full of mismatched furniture."
"She has a quirky sense of humour that takes some getting used to."
How to Use Quirky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCharmingly odd or eccentric, rather than strange in a negative sense.
Common pairings
quirky character
quirky style
Word Forms
quirkier comparative, quirkiest superlative
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Etymology
Simply "quirk" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."